More than 500 acres of land in two Saratoga County towns will be protected as farms thanks to more than $1.8 million recently awarded to Saratoga PLAN through the state Farmland Protection Implementation Program. The two grants will purchase and permanently retire development rights of the 265-acre Cocozzo family property in Stillwater and 260-acre Wm. […]
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Saratoga National Historical Park, also known as Saratoga battlefield, will accept public input on a plan to build more than 60 wayside exhibits along a 10-mile scenic tour road at a public workshop scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday in Saratoga Town Hall, Spring Street, Schuylerville. The park received a National Park Service grant of $750,000 […]
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Saratoga National Historical Park has gained new currency. The battlefield where American rebels defeated the British Army on the way toward independence is among five designs selected by the U.S. Mint to represent the 2015 lineup of America the Beautiful Quarters. The mint forwarded CoinWeek the designs, and folks at the battlefield were excited to […]
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Here are some Memorial Day events scheduled for around Saratoga County to honor fallen service members. – The Waterford Memorial Day Parade, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Parade will begin at Clifton Street to Saratoga Avenue to Soldier and Sailor Park at the end of Troy-Waterford Bridge, where memorial services commence. – The Saratoga Springs Memorial Day […]
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The National Park Service announced the award of two American Battlefield Preservation Program grants totaling over $100,000 to Saratoga P.L.A.N. and National Heritage Trust, for projects in the Schuylerville area. Both organizations are members of the Hudson-Hoosick Partnership and will partner with Saratoga National Historical Park in these projects. Saratoga PLAN was awarded $21,425 for planning […]
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Saratoga P.L.A.N. and the Agricultural Stewardship Association will co-host the Tour de Farm, a 15- or 35- mile recreational Bike ride around Saratoga National Battlefield, on July 29. Funds raised through the event support land conservation efforts in the Upper Hudson. The event begins at 8 a.m. Along the way, there are stops at local farms and […]
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To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. military, on Saturday, Armed Forces Day, the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. These passes are available at Saratoga National Historical Park visitor center, open daily from […]
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Saratoga National Historical Park invites the public to an opening reception of its newest exhibit, “Broken Trusts, the Chequered Career of Benedict Arnold,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. The exhibit, on display through April 2013, examines the twists and turns of Arnold’s path from active supporter of American Independence to his betrayal of his […]
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Here’s a slice of weekend events in Saratoga County. To see even more, check out our online calendar. Friday The organ and flute ensemble, Due Solisti, will perform a diverse musical program at 7:30 p.m. at Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church,175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. The program will include a variety of short works, from […]
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National Park Week 2012 is April 20-29 and to celebrate, Saratoga National Historical Park is looking for you to post a photo or short video of yourself visiting that week. National Park Week is a dedicated time when America celebrates its nearly 400 National Parks and what makes them important. The National Park Service also waives […]
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